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Meeting Name: Parish Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/3/2019 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers, Courthouse
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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Attachments: 6-3-19 Agenda with attachments, 6-3-19 Legistar Agenda with attachments, 6-3-19 Supplemental with attachments, 6-3-19 Introductions, 6-3-19 Minutes with attachments
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2019-0170 11In Recognition: Mrs. Felicia Gomez-Walker, St. Charles Parish Public Schools SuperintendentProclamationIn Recognition: Mrs. Felicia Gomez-Walker, St. Charles Parish Public Schools SuperintendentRead  Action details Not available
2019-0171 12Proclamation: “Weekend of the Catfish”ProclamationProclamation: “Weekend of the Catfish”Read  Action details Not available
2019-0172 1 In Recognition: Trash Bash AwardsProclamationIn Recognition: Trash Bash Awards 2019 Spring Trash Bash Raffle Winners Adelaide and Leo Harms Sanova SmithRead  Action details Not available
2019-0173 13Proclamation: “The 2020 Census Campaign in St. Charles Parish”ProclamationProclamation: “The 2020 Census Campaign in St. Charles Parish”Read  Action details Not available
2019-0168 1 Department of Emergency Preparedness and Hurricane PreparednessReportDepartment of Emergency Preparedness and Hurricane PreparednessReported  Action details Not available
2019-0169 1 Issuance and sale of not exceeding Five Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($575,000) of Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019OrdinanceAn ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of not exceeding Five Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($540,000) of Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019 (the "Bonds"), of the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana; providing for the sale and issuance of the Bonds, awarding said Bonds to the purchaser thereof, fixing certain details of the Bonds, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.Publish/Scheduled for Public Hearing  Action details Not available
2019-0174 1 Contract w/Pontchartrain Partners, LLC for Magnolia Ridge Levee Project, as part of the WBHPL Project, in the amount of $2,399,905.00OrdinanceAn ordinance to approve and authorize the execution of a Construction Contract with Pontchartrain Partners, LLC for Project No. P080905-6B, grant reference Project No. BA-0216, Magnolia Ridge Levee Project, as part of the West Bank Hurricane Protection Levee Project, in the amount of $2,399,905.00.Publish/Scheduled for Public Hearing  Action details Not available
2019-0175 1 Amend Code-Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Section 15-5.1. Engine brake (unmuffled compression brake) (a) to add (4) a “No Unmuffled Compression Brake” area on a stretch of Highway 90 in Boutte near I-310OrdinanceAn ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances Chapter 15, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Section 15-5.1. Engine brake (unmuffled compression brake) (a) to add (4) a “No Unmuffled Compression Brake” area on a stretch of Highway 90 in Boutte near I-310.Publish/Scheduled for Public Hearing  Action details Not available
2019-0176 1 Professional service agreement w/Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. for providing all necessary professional engineering services for a preliminary study for the Ormond Center project (Parish Project Number P190505)OrdinanceAn ordinance to approve and authorize the execution of a professional service agreement with Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. for providing all necessary professional engineering services for a preliminary study for the Ormond Center project. (Parish Project Number P190505).Publish/Scheduled for Public Hearing  Action details Not available
2019-0151 14Professional service agreement with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., for a drainage maintenance project for Ormond Lakes Dredging (Watershed) Project No. P180806OrdinanceAn ordinance to approve and authorize the execution of a professional service agreement with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., for providing all necessary professional engineering services for a drainage maintenance project for Ormond Lakes Dredging (Watershed) Project No. P180806.Public Hearing Requirements Satisfied  Action details Not available
2019-0151 1 Professional service agreement with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., for a drainage maintenance project for Ormond Lakes Dredging (Watershed) Project No. P180806OrdinanceAn ordinance to approve and authorize the execution of a professional service agreement with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., for providing all necessary professional engineering services for a drainage maintenance project for Ormond Lakes Dredging (Watershed) Project No. P180806.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
2019-0152 115Professional service multi-phase project agreement with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., for a project that replaces an existing 30-inch pump with a 48-inch pump at the Schexnaydre Pump StationOrdinanceAn ordinance to approve and authorize the execution of a professional service multi-phase project agreement with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., for providing all necessary professional engineering services for a project that replaces an existing 30-inch pump with a 48-inch pump at the Schexnaydre Pump Station (P.S.). (Parish Project Number P190502).Public Hearing Requirements Satisfied  Action details Not available
2019-0152 1 Professional service multi-phase project agreement with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., for a project that replaces an existing 30-inch pump with a 48-inch pump at the Schexnaydre Pump StationOrdinanceAn ordinance to approve and authorize the execution of a professional service multi-phase project agreement with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., for providing all necessary professional engineering services for a project that replaces an existing 30-inch pump with a 48-inch pump at the Schexnaydre Pump Station (P.S.). (Parish Project Number P190502).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
2019-0163 126Change Order No. 1 for the Ellington Drainage Pump Station ProjectOrdinanceAn ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of Change Order No. 1 for the Ellington Drainage Pump Station Project No. P080905-5D, grant reference Project No. H.013148, as part of the West Bank Hurricane Protection Levee Project, to increase the contract amount by $36,252.00 and increase the contract time by fifty nine (59) days.Public Hearing Requirements Satisfied  Action details Not available
2019-0163 1 Change Order No. 1 for the Ellington Drainage Pump Station ProjectOrdinanceAn ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of Change Order No. 1 for the Ellington Drainage Pump Station Project No. P080905-5D, grant reference Project No. H.013148, as part of the West Bank Hurricane Protection Levee Project, to increase the contract amount by $36,252.00 and increase the contract time by fifty nine (59) days.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
2019-0164 130Professional Services Agreement for Montz Master Drainage Plan Implementation with GCR Inc. for the acquisitions of servitude, fee simple parcels, and permittingOrdinanceAn ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement for Parish Project No P080802 Montz Master Drainage Plan Implementation with GCR Inc. to provide professional services regarding the acquisitions of servitude, fee simple parcels, and permitting.Public Hearing Requirements Satisfied  Action details Not available
2019-0164 1 Professional Services Agreement for Montz Master Drainage Plan Implementation with GCR Inc. for the acquisitions of servitude, fee simple parcels, and permittingOrdinanceAn ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement for Parish Project No P080802 Montz Master Drainage Plan Implementation with GCR Inc. to provide professional services regarding the acquisitions of servitude, fee simple parcels, and permitting.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
2019-0165 135Amend Code, Chapter 1 General Provisions, Section 1-2. Rules of construction and definitionsOrdinanceAn ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances for the Parish of St. Charles, Chapter 1 General Provisions, Section 1-2. Rules of construction and definitions by adding the following after the 3rd section paragraph: “Upon ordinances being constructed and made part of this Code, the manifest intent of the parish council expressed by the ordinance shall be liberally construed in order that the true intent and meaning of the parish council shall be fully carried out in all cases by the Administration through its interpretation and application of the Code of Ordinances. In cases where the parish council takes actions which are contradictory to the Code of Ordinances, the Parish President has the duty and obligation to not approve and not enforce such actions”.Public Hearing Requirements Satisfied  Action details Not available
2019-0165 1 Amend Code, Chapter 1 General Provisions, Section 1-2. Rules of construction and definitionsOrdinanceAn ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances for the Parish of St. Charles, Chapter 1 General Provisions, Section 1-2. Rules of construction and definitions by adding the following after the 3rd section paragraph: “Upon ordinances being constructed and made part of this Code, the manifest intent of the parish council expressed by the ordinance shall be liberally construed in order that the true intent and meaning of the parish council shall be fully carried out in all cases by the Administration through its interpretation and application of the Code of Ordinances. In cases where the parish council takes actions which are contradictory to the Code of Ordinances, the Parish President has the duty and obligation to not approve and not enforce such actions”.ApprovedFail Action details Not available
2019-0165 1 Amend Code, Chapter 1 General Provisions, Section 1-2. Rules of construction and definitionsOrdinanceAn ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances for the Parish of St. Charles, Chapter 1 General Provisions, Section 1-2. Rules of construction and definitions by adding the following after the 3rd section paragraph: “Upon ordinances being constructed and made part of this Code, the manifest intent of the parish council expressed by the ordinance shall be liberally construed in order that the true intent and meaning of the parish council shall be fully carried out in all cases by the Administration through its interpretation and application of the Code of Ordinances. In cases where the parish council takes actions which are contradictory to the Code of Ordinances, the Parish President has the duty and obligation to not approve and not enforce such actions”.Failed  Action details Not available
2019-0166 136Calling the Chairman to appoint a Special Committee in accordance with Council Rule No. 32 to investigate the apparent Misuse of Public Equipment on Private PropertyResolutionA resolution calling for the Chairman of the Council to appoint a Special Committee in accordance with Council Rule No. 32 to investigate the matters noted in the two “Special Matters To Be Considered By Council” which have appeared in the March 11 and May 20, 2019 council meeting agendas, both pertaining to the apparent Misuse of Public Equipment on Private Property.ApprovedFail Action details Not available
2019-0166 1 Calling the Chairman to appoint a Special Committee in accordance with Council Rule No. 32 to investigate the apparent Misuse of Public Equipment on Private PropertyResolutionA resolution calling for the Chairman of the Council to appoint a Special Committee in accordance with Council Rule No. 32 to investigate the matters noted in the two “Special Matters To Be Considered By Council” which have appeared in the March 11 and May 20, 2019 council meeting agendas, both pertaining to the apparent Misuse of Public Equipment on Private Property.Failed  Action details Not available
2019-0167 137Call for the Parish Council to conduct a formal investigation into the two misuse of public equipment on private propertyResolutionA resolution authorizing and calling for the Parish Council to conduct a formal investigation into the two “Special Matters To Be Considered By Council” which have appeared on the May 20, 2019 council meeting agenda regarding the misuse of public equipment on private property, pursuant to the Home Rule Charter, Article III. Organizations, Structure & Distribution of Powers and Functions, A. The Governing Authority, 7. Powers & Duties of the Parish Council, c. iv.ApprovedFail Action details Not available
2019-0167 1 Call for the Parish Council to conduct a formal investigation into the two misuse of public equipment on private propertyResolutionA resolution authorizing and calling for the Parish Council to conduct a formal investigation into the two “Special Matters To Be Considered By Council” which have appeared on the May 20, 2019 council meeting agenda regarding the misuse of public equipment on private property, pursuant to the Home Rule Charter, Article III. Organizations, Structure & Distribution of Powers and Functions, A. The Governing Authority, 7. Powers & Duties of the Parish Council, c. iv.Failed  Action details Not available
2019-0177 138Support of the SCP application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the improvements of the Wetland Watcher’s Park in NorcoResolutionA resolution in support of the St. Charles Parish application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the improvements of the Wetland Watcher’s Park in Norco, LA.to deviate from the regular order of the agendaPass Action details Not available
2019-0177 1 Support of the SCP application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the improvements of the Wetland Watcher’s Park in NorcoResolutionA resolution in support of the St. Charles Parish application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the improvements of the Wetland Watcher’s Park in Norco, LA.Deviated  Action details Not available
2019-0177 1 Support of the SCP application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the improvements of the Wetland Watcher’s Park in NorcoResolutionA resolution in support of the St. Charles Parish application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the improvements of the Wetland Watcher’s Park in Norco, LA.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
2019-0177 1 Support of the SCP application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the improvements of the Wetland Watcher’s Park in NorcoResolutionA resolution in support of the St. Charles Parish application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the improvements of the Wetland Watcher’s Park in Norco, LA.to return to the regular order of the agendaPass Action details Not available
2019-0177 1 Support of the SCP application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the improvements of the Wetland Watcher’s Park in NorcoResolutionA resolution in support of the St. Charles Parish application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the improvements of the Wetland Watcher’s Park in Norco, LA.Returned  Action details Not available
2019-0129 239Appoint Mr. Michael J. Dunn to the St. Charles Parish Planning & Zoning Commission as the District V RepresentativeAppointmentA resolution to appoint Mr. Michael J. Dunn to the St. Charles Parish Planning & Zoning Commission as the District V Representative.ConfirmedPass Action details Not available
2019-0156 240Official Journal Appointment - Authorize Advertisement for Acceptance of ProposalsAppointmentA resolution appointing an Official Journal to serve the Parish Council of St. Charles Parish for the period June 2019 through June 2020.ConfirmedPass Action details Not available
2019-0072 2 Misuse of Public Equipment on Private Property on July 1, 2018 in Paradis, Louisiana, was referred by the Legal Department to the District AttorneyDiscussion ItemMisuse of Public Equipment on Private Property on July 1, 2018 in Paradis, Louisiana, was referred by the Legal Department to the District Attorney, who has since advised in a meeting held on May 8, 2019, his position remains that after careful review, he finds no criminal intent, would decline to prosecute and refuse any charges brought against the individuals involved, and it was his understanding this matter was referred to St. Charles Parish officials, which he believes is the appropriate agency to deal with this particular matter and its policies and procedure for employees going forward.Discussed.  Action details Not available
2019-0145 1 Misuse of Public Equipment on Private Property in early 2018, when the Parish performed clearing and ditch work that was to be done by the developer of River Road Estates Subdivision shown on the construction plansDiscussion ItemMisuse of Public Equipment on Private Property in early 2018, when the Parish performed clearing and ditch work that was to be done by the developer of River Road Estates Subdivision shown on the construction plans, done by the Parish under the false pretense that it had a historical servitude in the work area, which documents obtained through normal channels and through public records request confirmed that the Parish has no historical servitude and that the first time the Parish ever performed work in this area was when it performed the illegal work in 2018, which is supported by a conversation had with two of the family members whose family owned the property from 1936 until sold for subdivision development in 2004, who stated that they have no knowledge of the Parish ever having worked on their property.Discussed.  Action details Not available